Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-620 UZ was launched 2 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FP2
SP-620 UZ | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FP2
SP-620 UZ | FP2 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the FP2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FP2 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FP2.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $80 |